Category Archives: VHF

When a Port Official had Questions about Interoperability, BearCom had the Answers

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Wireless Woman

Here at BearCom, we get all kinds of questions about two-way radio communications, including interoperability. One day we heard from Rick Benevidez. Rick’s the Director of Security and Safety at Port Freeport, which is located just down the Texas Gulf … Continue reading →

Posted in BearCom, Interoperability, Public Safety, Safety, Security, Two-Way Radios, UHF, VHF, Walkie-Talkies, Wireless | Leave a comment

Top 21 Two-Way Radio Terms You Should Know (Part 3 of 3)

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Wireless Woman

In my first and second blog posts in this series, I highlighted the fight against the dreaded scourge of AJD (Acute Jargon Disorder) by unveiling the first 14 of the top 21 two-way radio terms that everyone interacting with wireless communications … Continue reading →

Posted in FCC, Federal Communications Commission, First Responders, Frequency, Government, IS, Interoperability, Intrinsically Safe, MHz, Narrowbanding, P25, Public Safety, Two-Way Radios, UHF, VHF, Wireless | 2 Comments

Top 21 Two-Way Radio Terms You Should Know (Part 1 of 3)

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Wireless Woman

One of the biggest challenges I face in my day-to-day world as the virtual Chief Technology Officer for BearCom is guarding against the dreaded disease of AJD (Acute Jargon Disorder). Like so many in our industry, if I’m not careful, … Continue reading →

Posted in Antenna, Base Station, BearCom, Frequency, Mobile Radio, Portable Radio, Repeater, Two-Way Radio Rentals, Two-Way Radios, UHF, VHF, Wireless | Leave a comment

Why Launch the BearCom Bulletin?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Wireless Woman

Hello folks! Wireless Woman here with the inaugural post of the BearCom Bulletin, our new blog. Probably the single most often asked question I get (other than how I maintain my girlish figure while still eating so many pastries) is … Continue reading →

Posted in Amplitude, Analog, BearCom, Digital, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Enterprises, Government, MHz, UHF, VHF, Wireless | 1 Comment